Parris Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Ok, so I told a few people I look to be getting a Zed in the next month or 2 and they gave me a crazy look as if to say 'You aren't rich you mentalist!' Now, doing a bit of research against my current car, a Fiesta ST, I couldn't find any information leading to a massive increase in running costs. I know it will do less MPG and the insurance and tax is higher (mind you, only around £100 on insurance a year and £45 on tax) and the services will be a little more too. Am I right in thinking that these lovely cars aren't as expensive to run as people think they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRiLoGY Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hmm.. Well for me, Tax is £255, Insurance £500 and I spend around £75 every week and a half on Petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 depends on how you drive it and how many miles you do be prepared to go to the petrol station and empty your wallet if you want to fill up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Fuel is easy to calculate, as is insurance and tax (as you've already done). The bigger costs over the ST will be things like tyres (£500 a set), brakes, clutches and any other consumables really. There's also the fact that the essentials cost a lot more: If you grenade the engine or 'box on a Fiesta ST it's not going to cost you as much to replace as on a 350Z... That's very worst case scenario though, and is incredibly rare on this car. Always worth keeping in mind though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuscollings Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Don't forget tyres 800 pounds, service £200 on ave every 9k! But well worth it! I enjoy driving it to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friddela Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 The satisfaction of owning a Zed far outweighs the additional running costs, go for it! I don't think it's nearly as bad as people make out. I was given the same looks before I bought mine, however I average at 30MPG (10 Less than before - Does 400 miles like my last car (Bigger tank)), £225 Tax (£50 More than before) and insurance was the same. Hardly bank breaking in my opinion but obviously depends entirely on your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parris Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Yeah, I figured it would be more if it went bang, but I guess that is the risk you have to take if you want to upgrade and I know how reliable these cars are I do around 30 miles a day to work and back, so not massive amounts of miles a year- would only be a service once a year myself. £500 for the tyres isn't TOO bad as a set for the Fez would set me back £400 anyway. Thanks so far guys- am really looking forward to selling my car and get the ball rolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo-ninja Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 again depends on what tyres you go for (much debate on here) but some can be £180 a tire plus fitting, balancing etc... Also according to peeps on here they last no where near as long as other tires i have experiance with - but again depends on how you drive etc.. but then again anything is better then a fiesta st! so hurry along and get it changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parris Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Haha leave the Fiesta alone! It's been a nice little car for the last year, but I feel it's time to step up to the bigger leagues! Our family is friends with a guy who owns a garage and can always do good deals on tyres, so should be ok with those. I MUST GET ONE SOON!!! Starting to get really itchy feet now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I went from a 2.0i BMW Z4 to the 350Z and apart from fuel and tax i think the 350Z is cheaper to run. Its cheaper to insure, tyres are cheaper then 17" RFT's, servicing is cheaper, parts are alot cheaper. My Z4 cracked its exhaust manifold, was replaced under warranty but a refurb manifold/cat was £700-800 plus fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaveZed Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 So far the 350Z is cheaper to run than my old Focus RS If you can afford to buy the Zed I am sure you can afford to run one, as with any decent performance orientated car never skimp on the essentials tires/servicing etc and the car will love you in return. If you cannot afford to run one then.....sell it after a month or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I just worked out how my much Z costs for me to run.. £1000 insurance £400 a year on tyres £200 on service £225 road tax .....£152 a month...not to bad really Than i realised i also spend about £150 a month on petrol, and at the moment about £150 a month on mods, add on depreciation and actually the amount i spend on my Z is probably not too far off my monthly mortgage but the Z is much more fun than my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demolition49 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I just worked out how my much Z costs for me to run.. £1000 insurance £400 a year on tyres £200 on service £225 road tax .....£152 a month...not to bad really Than i realised i also spend about £150 a month on petrol, and at the moment about £150 a month on mods, add on depreciation and actually the amount i spend on my Z is probably not too far off my monthly mortgage but the Z is much more fun than my house thats scary dont work out that stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 please dont make me read things like that, i like to think its not as bad as i think lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostyDog Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 again depends on what tyres you go for (much debate on here) but some can be £180 a tire plus fitting, balancing etc... Isn't the zed setup for use with the bridgestones and using other tyres can cause problems? (evo buyers guide info) As a comparison this is what my GTA cost over 2 years running http://www.pistonheads.com/members/show ... arId=75033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demolition49 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 again depends on what tyres you go for (much debate on here) but some can be £180 a tire plus fitting, balancing etc... Isn't the zed setup for use with the bridgestones and using other tyres can cause problems? (evo buyers guide info) As a comparison this is what my GTA cost over 2 years running http://www.pistonheads.com/members/show ... arId=75033 look at this http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/Nissan/350z.htm where are the bridgestones? wayyyy down the list for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostyDog Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 again depends on what tyres you go for (much debate on here) but some can be £180 a tire plus fitting, balancing etc... Isn't the zed setup for use with the bridgestones and using other tyres can cause problems? (evo buyers guide info) As a comparison this is what my GTA cost over 2 years running http://www.pistonheads.com/members/show ... arId=75033 look at this http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/Nissan/350z.htm where are the bridgestones? wayyyy down the list for a reason That's good I really rate the PS2s I have them on my e92 Coupe, done 40K on the fronts (about to change) and 30K on the rears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 As a comparison this is what my GTA cost over 2 years running http://www.pistonheads.com/members/show ... arId=75033 I do like the colume titled "Major Breakdown"....one of the things which have always put me off Italian/French cars.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parris Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 I like the Falken tyres. Have had a couple on my Fiesta and have been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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